Cryptic crossword clue
King has drawback, England's deputy head will be decorated 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REWARDED

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The straight part
We know that "decorated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorated = rewarded.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REWARDED mean?

REWARDED verb
  1. To give a reward to or for.
  2. To recompense.
  3. To give (something) as a reward.

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